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    Frank:  Make good S.E.N.S.E. in the new year 
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    We may not be able to do much about the economy, but we can control our own homes. We can improve our own personal environment by making decisions about how we will live. Frank Fontana offers five tips that make good sense. 
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    BY <a href="mailto:frank@frankfontana.net">FRANK FONTANA</a> - Special to the Sun-Times
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    Sun, 4 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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    Some free advice for 2009
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    Column: From cleaning up clutter to sponsoring employer-assisted housing, 2009 just may spark some needed changes. 
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    BY <a href="mailto:kseverinsen@suntimes.com">KAY SEVERINSEN</a> - SearchChicago-Homes Editor
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    Sun, 4 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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    Small garden plans can yield big results 
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    The start of a new year is an ideal time to make plans for this coming season's more beautiful gardens.
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    BY DENISE CORKERY - Special to the Sun-Times
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    If landlord bails, what becomes of tenants? 
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    As landlords fall to foreclosure, increasing numbers of tenants are becoming the unintended victims. 
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    BY J.W. ELPHINSTONE - Associated Press
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    What to do about noisy washing machine 
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    <P><B>Q.</B> <I>Our washing machine has started making a lot of noise. At first, I thought it was the size of the loads, so I cut them down to a smaller size. But that didn't help. What can I do to fix this washing machine? I can't afford to replace it. Can you help?</I></P>
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    BY AL CARRELL AND KELLY CARRELL - Scripps Howard News Service
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    Sun, 4 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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    Have a burning desire   to use candles? 
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    Nothing sets the mood quite like candles, so why don't we use them more often? 
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    BY ROSEMARY SADEZ FRIEDMANN - Scripps Howard News Service
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    Sun, 4 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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    Is Churchill letter authentic? 
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    Some aspects of this letter from Winston Churchill appear authentic, while others do not. A&nbsp;specialist can determine if this letter is worth thousands of dollars. &nbsp;
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    BY HELAINE FENDELMAN AND JOE ROSSON - Scripps Howard News Service 
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    Sun, 4 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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    Check out that contractor before you sign 
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    When work is slow, some contractors will bid on jobs that are outside their area of expertise. They may also let insurance policies lapse, or fail to pay their subs. For all these reasons, check out your contractor with extra care before you sign.
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    BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON - Associated Press
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    Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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    '09 advice is worth the price
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    <B>Column: </B>Can 2009 be a better year? That's easy, just take my advice. 
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    BY <a href="mailto:kseverinsen@suntimes.com">KAY SEVERINSEN</a> - SearchChicago-Homes Editor
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    Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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    How to recycle your Christmas tree  
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    If your Christmas tere was fresh-cut, you can consider recycling it in ways that offer benefits to nature. 
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    BY LAURIE CASEY - Special to the Sun-Times
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    Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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    Ten tips to making a room look finished 
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    <P>A continuing compendium of tips and tricks from Home &amp; Garden Television:</P>
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    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE	
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    Retirees find second career as landlords 
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    Some retirees have found the perfect second career: Landlord. 
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    BY HOLDEN LEWIS - Scripps Howard News Service
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    Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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    Rock stars in your home 
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    Designers and retailers are adding pebble and rock motifs to accessories, rugs, wall coverings and even lamps.
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    BY KIM COOK - Associated Press
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    Fri, 2 Jan 2009 04:00 CST
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